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Cataract surgery for Asma: covering what insurance won't

Asma needs cataract surgery at Riyadh Regional Medical Center and the family is $2,100 short of the hospital's estimate.

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia221 views
Maryam Rahma El-Sayed
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Riyadh
Asma was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor in August. The surgeon at Riyadh Regional Medical Center recommended cataract surgery, and She is scheduled for November. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $3,000, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $2,100 short. my mother has been in and out of Riyadh Regional Medical Center since August. The doctors say a benign brain tumor will get worse without cataract surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $3,000 is more than we can find. While we wait, Asma struggles with daily life and can't climb stairs. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Asma won't be able to climb stairs, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,100 goes: • Post-operative medication: $145 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $200 • Travel and lodging for the family: $270 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,150 • Physiotherapy sessions: $335 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-11-24
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Hospital invoice

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  • so sorry you're going through this, Maryam. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

    • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Riyadh.

      • Best of luck, Maryam. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

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